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The Super Bowl was originally scheduled for [[January 27]], but the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]] led to the [[National Football League|NFL]] schedule being moved one week back.

Following Super Bowl tradition, the original logo for Super Bowl XXXVI was to have a flavor that represented the host city. A logo was designed and distributed on a very small amount of memorabilia items in early 2001. After the 9/11[[September terrorist11th, 2001 attacks]], a new logo reflecting American pride was designed. Merchandise featuring the original logo is now considered extremely collectible.

The game was televised in the U.S. by the [[Fox networkBroadcasting|Fox]] and was the last to feature the broadcast team of [[Pat Summerall]] and [[John Madden]], who had worked together since 1981.

The halftime show featured an incredible three-song set from Irish rockers [[U2 (band)|U2]], fresh off their successful ''Elevation'' world tour. After rousing renditions of "Beautiful Day" and "MLK", the band launched into an explosive version of "Where the Streets Have No Name," featuring two backdrops with the names of victims of the 9/11 attacks floating into the sky behind the band and [[Bono]] opening his jacket to reveal an American flag printed into the lining.